For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,630 students in Ware County, GA.
The top-ranked public high school in Ware County, GA is Ware County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ware County, GA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Georgia public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 43% statewide average). High schools in Ware County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Georgia public high schools.
Ware County, GA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is less than the Georgia average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Ware County High School, with 82% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Georgia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public high school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Ware County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ware County High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
700 Victory Dr
Waycross, GA 31503
(912) 287-2351
Waycross, GA 31503
(912) 287-2351
Gr: 9-12 | 1,633 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: n/an/a
Waycross Regional Youth Detention Center
Alternative School
3275 Harris Rd
Waycross, GA 31503
(912) 287-6680
Waycross, GA 31503
(912) 287-6680
Gr: 5-12 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Ware County, GA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Ware County, GA include Ware County High School.
How many public high schools are located in Ware County?
2 public high schools are located in Ware County.
What is the racial composition of students in Ware County?
Ware County public high schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public high schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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